Beijing: China today said it was "glad" at the smooth conclusion of general elections in Pakistan and hoped for stability in the neighbouring country after the new government is installed.

"Pakistan is China's friendly neighbour, and we hope Pakistan will continue to maintain stability, development, democracy and harmony after the establishment of new government," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said, according to official Xinhua news agency.

China, which calls Pakistan as its "all weather friend", "is happy about the smooth complettion of Pakistan's elections", he said.
Source : PTI